Agile Coach

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coach Agile teams on the principles and practices of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.) to enhance delivery, quality, and collaboration.
• Implement SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) across various teams, ensuring proper understanding and alignment with SAFe principles and values.
• Conduct Agile workshops, training sessions, and boot camps to enhance Agile knowledge and skills within the organization.
• Facilitate PI (Program Increment) Planning, Sprint Planning, Retrospectives, and other key Agile ceremonies.
• Mentor and support Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Development Teams in delivering high-quality software in an Agile environment.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including senior leadership, to define and refine the Agile transformation roadmap.
• Identify organizational impediments to success and work with leadership to create effective strategies for overcoming them.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and foster a culture of experimentation and innovation.
• Utilize metrics and data to assess team performance, identify areas for improvement, and facilitate data-driven decision-making.
• Coach teams on managing and prioritizing backlogs, refining user stories, and improving estimation practices.
• Act as a change agent to instill a strong Agile mindset across teams and departments.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in Agile coaching, Agile transformation, or related roles. SAFe Agile Certification (e.g., SAFe Program Consultant - SPC, SAFe Agilist - SA).
• Proven track record of leading Agile transformations in large organizations.
• Deep understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, Lean, XP) and SAFe.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, mentoring, and presentation skills.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to assess team maturity and customize coaching approaches accordingly.
• Hands-on experience with Agile tools such as Jira, Rally, or Azure DevOps.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in DevOps practices and tools integration with Agile frameworks.
• Knowledge of other Agile scaling frameworks (e.g., LeSS, Spotify Model, Nexus).
• Experience in digital and Agile transformations in various domains like Banking, Healthcar